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WN52 YBC

2002 MG Tf

Turquoise Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

23,860 mi
Last recorded23,860 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Tf50,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 YBC
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 23,860 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 22,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 22,287 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 21,338 miles

slight play offside front wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2021 20,504 miles

slight play in front suspension

Pass 29 Oct 2020 19,575 miles

slight coolant leak

Pass 18 Nov 2019 19,032 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 18,126 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 17,234 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 16,467 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 15,653 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 14,784 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 14,206 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 13,497 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,746 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 12,349 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 11,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 9,841 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 9,841 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

oil filter leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2006 8,970 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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WN52 YBC is a 2002 MG Tf in Turquoise with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2002 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN52 YBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN52 YBC registered?

WN52 YBC is a 2002 MG Tf, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is WN52 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN52 YBC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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